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"Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened."
#Cows #Animals
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Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened.
A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading this carbon-stabilizing ingredient into the soil.

"Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species"
#Turtles #Animals
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Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific. Lucero is one of them.

"See these ‘crusty green’ sea turtles after two months of rehabilitation: ‘The difference is remarkable’"
#Turtles #Animals

‘Crusty green’ sea turtles covered in barnacles get a 2-month spa treatment
Sir Barksalot, Shih Tzu, Cavalier, Boykin, and Rottweiler were all rescued sea turtles dubbed the “Crusty Greens."

"Black cockatoo species caught in the crosshairs of global race for minerals"
#Cockatoo #Birds #Animals

Black cockatoo species caught in the crosshairs of global race for minerals
Environmental organizations in southwest Australia have criticized the Australian government’s decision to grant the U.S. bauxite mining company Alcoa a national interest exemption, usually provided in cases of emergency, defense or national security, thereby authorizing the company to continue its operations despite years of unauthorized clearing in the country’s Northern Jarrah Forest. The Northern Jarrah […]

"Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do"
#Antarctic #Whales #Animals

Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do | The Optimist Daily
Humpback whale numbers are nearly back to pre-whaling levels in Antarctica. Now industrial krill trawlers are competing for their food source.

"Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears - video"
#Penguins #EmperorPenguins #Animals

Video. Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
Video. The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.

"Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site"
#Owls #Animals #Wildlife

Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Heritage Site
New photos show owls and wildlife reclaiming an abandoned coal mine 50 years after it closed—a living example of nature’s rewilding.

"‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win"
#NewZealand #Conservation #Animals

"Scientists Deploy First Satellite Tag on a Leatherback Sea Turtle in Ecuador to Better Reveal Gaps in Ocean Protection"
#Ecuador #Turtles #Animals

Scientists Deploy First Satellite Tag on a Leatherback Sea Turtle in Ecuador to Better Reveal Gaps in Ocean Protection - Inside Climate News
Tracking the turtle’s movements could help identify where high-risk fishing areas overlap with the critically endangered species.

Five squirrels were getting busy on the big snag next to the house but this was the only shot I could use
#photo #photography #squirrels

"A boat trip can emit the same carbon as an 186-mile road trip. So this captain made his whale-watching boat emission-free"
#Boats #Emissions #Whales

A boat trip has the same carbon cost as an 186-mile road trip. But this whale-watching boat is emission-free
Captain Dan Salas of Harbor Breeze Cruises has been working on the project for five years.

brush the cat without dying (impossible)
#animals #cats

"Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'She’s unrecognizable now in the best way'"
#Turtles #Animals

This sea turtle was covered head to toe in algae and barnacles. See her dramatic transformation
Chlorophyllis required over sixty days of rehabilitation after she was rescued from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier in Florida.

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#Caturday #Caturdayeveryday #FediCats #Uschi #Caturday #DietmarSchneider #Catstodon #Fotogalerie #Foto #Haustier #Katze #Cat #Katzen #Cats #Photography #Photo #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Animals #Berlin #Schlossparkgezwitscher #Digitour

🔥 Snow flies produce bursts of heat and proteins to avoid freezing, new study finds
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Snow flies produce bursts of heat and proteins to avoid freezing, new study finds
In a new study, Northwestern University scientists explored how snow flies—small, wingless insects that crawl across snow to find mates and lay eggs—survive in freezing cold temperatures. They discovered this snow-dwelling fly uses a surprising combination of strategies: it generates its own body heat like a mammal and produces antifreeze proteins like an Arctic fish.

New Kyoto Penguin Polycule chart just dropped
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Kyoto Penguins Relationship Chart 2026｜Kyoto Aquarium
The 2026 edition of our penguins relationship chart is finally here! It's fun, adorable, and as complicated as always!

"A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. After an incredible 8-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in its tongue. He has a happy ending
Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle was on the verge of death when locals called the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Response Team.

"Small ray of hope for Sri Lanka’s sawfish, now feared ‘functionally extinct’"
#SriLanka #Fish #Animals

Small ray of hope for Sri Lanka’s sawfish, now feared ‘functionally extinct’
COLOMBO — The sawfish, a large ray, is easily recognized by its long, flattened snout edged with sharp, tooth-like projections that form a distinctive “saw,” technically known as a rostrum. Despite being one of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures, very little research has been carried out on sawfish in Sri Lanka. This gap in knowledge […]

Uschi's Augenblick ❤️
#Caturday #Caturdayeveryday #FediCats #Uschi #Caturday #DietmarSchneider #Catstodon #Fotogalerie #Foto #Haustier #Katze #Cat #Katzen #Cats #Photography #Photo #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Animals #Berlin #Schlossparkgezwitscher #Digitour

"The no-go zone paradox: Chornobyl’s wildlife thrives amid pro-nuclear shift"
#Chornobyl #Animals

"Camera Traps Document Tiger Population Recovery with Five-Cub Family in China"
#China #Tigers #Animals

Camera Traps Document Tiger Population Recovery with Five-Cub Family in China | Happy Eco News
Tiger population recovery in China achieves milestone as camera traps capture first footage of Amur tigress with five cubs.

"Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'"
#Mongolia #Horse #Animals

This foal is further proof that the last 'truly wild' horse in the world is no longer extinct
In 1969, the Przewalski's horse was officially declared extinct in the wild.

Uschi hört mir gerne beim Musizieren zu 😊❤️
#Caturday #Caturdayeveryday #FediCats #Uschi #Caturday #DietmarSchneider #Catstodon #Fotogalerie #Foto #Haustier #Katze #Cat #Katzen #Cats #Photography #Photo #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Animals #Berlin #Schlossparkgezwitscher #Digitour

"The sensory superpower that lets seals hunt in total darkness"
#Seals #Animals
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The sensory superpower that lets seals hunt in total darkness | The Optimist Daily
A harbor seal named Filou just showed how seals track fish through dark, murky water by reading the invisible hydrodynamic trails they leave behind.

"This sea turtle hatchling was barely a pound when he was rescued. 6 years later, the 220-pound loggerhead is ready to swim free"
#Turtles #Animals

A 1-pound sea turtle hatchling was rescued in 2020. Now, he's finally swimming free at 220 pounds
Kai the sea turtle was barely hanging on when he was rescued in 2020 on the coast of South Africa.

"Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’"
#Gibraltar #Food #Animals

"Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes"
#Animals #Conservation

Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes
DNA samples taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new technique.

"Cattle breed whose ancestors lived with Celts added to priority at-risk list"
#Animals #Cows

"‘Extraordinary event’ for mountain gorillas as new twins born in DRC"
#Gorilla #Animals
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"Increased Sightings of the Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival"
#Whales #Animals

Increased Sightings of World’s Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival
Increased sightings of the world's two largest whale species–the blue and fin—offers new hope for the future of the endangered ocean giants.

"‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time"
#Orangutan #Animals

"Koala-sniffing dogs' are saving the endangered marsupials from fires and floods: 'They smell what we can't see'"
#Koala #Animals #Conservation

'Koala-sniffing dogs' train to save Australia's marsupials from fires and floods
The most famous koala-sniffing canine, Bear, has just retired after a decade of service.

"After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it"
#Turtles #Animals

Emerald Isle rescue team steps in after fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's rarest sea turtles
On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol leapt into action.

"This sea turtle nest would have washed away without intervention. Thanks to a conservation team, hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings were saved"
#Turtles #Animals #Conservation

Hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings race towards the ocean: 'They would not have survived without intervention'
“Turtle Eggsplorer” Alessia Lavigne shared a video of a hawksbill sea turtle release, wowing millions of viewers.

"‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"Five ‘lost’ bird species rediscovered in 2025"
#Birds #Animals
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Five 'lost' bird species rediscovered in 2025
In 2025, birders and scientists found five “lost” bird species that had gone undocumented for a decade or more.

"Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble"
#Australia #Animals #Cows

Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble
Australia produces enough food for 75 million people. But intensifying heat and natural disasters and competition for water are eroding food security.

"Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her conservation work alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'"
#JaneGoodall #Conservation #Animals

How Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her memory alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'
Goodall's grandson, Merlin Van Lawick, has been working in the field in Tanzania for years, now supporting science and communication efforts at his late grandmother's nonprofit.

"Oldest-known whale song recording provides new insight into ocean sounds"
#Oceans #Animals #Environment

"70% Drop in Levels of Forever Chemicals Observed in Seabird Eggs Tracks Regulatory Success"
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Birds

70% Drop in Levels of Forever Chemicals Observed in Seabird Eggs Tracks Regulatory Success
These pescatarian birds are directly exposed to PFAS contamination due to the island's position near the St. Lawrence Seaway.

"Invasive ferrets removed from an island in a world-first"
#Ferrets #Animals
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Invasive ferrets removed from an island in a world-first
Rathlin Island off the north of Northern Ireland is now free from feral ferrets that were harming its native seabirds. Conservationists say this is the first time these nonnative animals, which were domesticated from polecats some 2,000 years ago, have been completely eradicated from any island. Ferrets (Mustela furo) were introduced to Rathlin in the […]

"A 58-day protest campaign just convinced Etsy to ban fur"
#Etsy #Animals
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A 58-day protest campaign just convinced Etsy to ban fur | The Optimist Daily
After 58 days and more than 50 protests across 17 cities, activists convinced Etsy to ban all animal fur. Here's how it happened and who’s next.

"Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild"
#Frogs #Animals #Conservation

Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild
Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs are returning to the wild for the first time since 2009, as scientists study how to rewild species lost to fungal disease.

"Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season"
#Turtles #Animals
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Florida sea turtles are off to a record-breaking start for nesting season
A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a banner year for the endangered species.

"A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals"
#Madagascar #Environment #Animals

A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals
In eastern Madagascar, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and the Analamazoatra Special Reserve shelter around a dozen species of lemurs, alongside an extraordinary array of animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Once connected by continuous rainforest, the landscape was fractured in the 1960s, when large stretches were cleared for agriculture and […]

"Fears more than 1,000 toads may have died after Welsh water firm drains reservoir"
#Wales #Toads #Animals

"Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism"
#Mexico #Octopus #Animals

Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism
Mexico has introduced a new bill to ban octopus farming after the Sisal farm reported a mortality rate of over 50 percent over 12 years

"Half of seabirds are declining. Protecting marine flyways could help save them"
#Birds #Animals

Half of seabirds are declining. Protecting marine flyways could help save them
  Animals that cross borders often encounter conservation systems that stop at them. Migratory species move through jurisdictions with little regard for political boundaries, relying on habitats spread across large distances and governed by different rules. The result is patchy protection, overlapping threats, and declining populations. Seabirds make this problem clear. They range across entire […]

"How birds are spreading plastic pollution"
#Birds #Animals #Pollution

How birds are spreading plastic pollution
Certain birds ingest more plastic waste, which causes them harm while transporting it to different locations.

"Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?"
#Penguins #Animals #Plastic

Penguins are attracted to harmful white plastics, study shows
Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

"Great White Sharks Are Overheating"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Great White Sharks Are Overheating - Inside Climate News
The ocean’s fastest and most formidable predators might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters, researchers warn.

"War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world’s rarest big cat"
#Iran #Animals #Conservation

War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world's rarest big cat
The world’s most endangered big cat faces an increasingly precarious future as ongoing conflict in Iran disrupts critical conservation efforts.

"World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival"
#Frogs #Animals

World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival
March 20 is World Frog Day. Frogs and toads have inhabited Earth for hundreds of millions of years, but 40% of amphibians species are now at risk of extinction, according to the latest conservation assessments. Every year, roughly 150 new amphibian species are described. But many are immediately listed as threatened or endangered due to […]

"The DNA database built to protect lions just helped convict the people who killed one"
#Lions #Animals

The DNA database built to protect lions just helped convict the people who killed one | The Optimist Daily
For the first time anywhere in the world, a lion's own genetic material has been used to prosecute the poachers who killed it.

"Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation"
#Dolphins #Animals #Conservation

Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation
DNA floating in seawater is now enough to let scientists monitor the health of America’s dolphin populations.

"Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade"
#FaceBook #SocialMedia #Animals

Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade
This story was produced in collaboration with Bellingcat. Read their version here, and Mongabay-Indonesia’s version here. JAKARTA — A new report by Mongabay and independent journalism organization Bellingcat has uncovered several Facebook groups selling protected species in Indonesia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. In a Facebook group whose Indonesian name translates […]

"Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much"
#Beavers #Animals
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Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much
As beavers reshape rivers, wetlands become a natural storage system for carbon.

"MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims"
#Fish #Animals #Oceans

"World’s Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain’s Gallop Towards Rewilding"
#Spain #Animals #Horses

World's Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain's Gallop Towards Rewilding
Once seriously threatened with extinction, captive breeding programs have seen the animal return to pastures across Eurasia.

"Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua"
#Indonesia #Animals

Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua
Two species of marsupials thought to have been extinct for the past 6,000 years have been found very much alive on the island of New Guinea.

"Egyptian teens use robots for ‘smarter and more responsive’ way to protect Earth"
#Egypt #Animals

Egyptian teens use robots for ‘smarter and more responsive’ way to protect Earth
Mudskippers are amphibious fish that can live both in water and on land. Usually found in muddy landscapes, the big-eyed creatures dig tunnels through the mud with their mouths, wrapping themselves in air pockets to maintain healthy levels of oxygen. A group of Egyptian boarding school students from Giza in the Greater Cairo region found […]

"Study finds 40% of soil-dependent species threatened or data deficient"
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Study finds 40% of soil-dependent species threatened or data deficient
Researchers have for the first time assessed the extinction risk of soil-dependent animals, invertebrates and fungi. They found that some 40% of these species are either threatened or data deficient on the IUCN Red List, according to a recent study. Soil hosts nearly 60% of life on Earth. These species are key for biogeochemical cycles, […]

"Pharmaceutical companies move away from horseshoe crab biomedical testing"
#HorseshoeCrabs #Animals #Oceans

Pharmaceutical companies move away from horseshoe crab biomedical testing
Amgen and Abbott are ditching horseshoe crab blood for synthetic alternatives — a win for a 450-million-year-old species edging toward extinction.

"German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs"
#Germany #Hedgehogs #Animals

"Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system"
#Europe #Birds #Animals

Scientist calls for nature-friendly farming to save Europe’s birds
Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green.

"Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds"
#Whales #SpermWhales #Animals

"This ghost octopus is facing a new threat"
#Octopus #Animals
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This ghost octopus is facing a new threat
China is one of the biggest players in the race to mine the deep sea — and a joint Mongabay-CNN investigation shows that over the past five years, eight Chinese research vessels have been busy exploring for minerals in zones designated to Chinese companies. These eight ships spent more than 800 days inside these deep-sea […]

"Two-month-old bear cubs rescued from Facebook sale in Laos"
#Facebook #Animals #Bears

Two-month-old bear cubs rescued from Facebook sale in Laos
Two Asiatic black bear cubs posted for sale on Facebook have been rescued in Laos as part of an illegal wildlife trade sting.

"Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says"
#Facebook #SocialMedia #Animals

Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says
With just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live birds, contraband rhino horns or ivory, buyers can flock to e-commerce platforms and find them all. Traffickers hide behind their screens while profiting […]

"Scientists race to study the Amazon’s frogs before they disappear"
#Amazon #Frogs #Animals

Scientists race to study the Amazon’s frogs before they disappear
MANAUS, Brazil — Crouched over the leaf litter, where dry leaves accumulate on the forest floor, a researcher tries to capture a distinct croak using a directional microphone. Identifying the sound of a small frog is often one of the conclusive proofs that a new species has been found. It’s nighttime. He wears long clothing […]

"A fish a day: More than 300 freshwater species described in 2025"
#Fish #Animals
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A fish a day: More than 300 freshwater species described in 2025
More than 300 freshwater fish species were described in 2025. The fish come from around the world and a variety of ecosystems.

"Five bird species missing for decades were found in 2025 thanks to citizen birders"
#Birds #Animals

Five bird species missing for decades were found in 2025 thanks to citizen birders | The Optimist Daily
Five bird species not seen in the wild for between 11 and 20 years were documented in 2025, cutting the global lost birds list from 163 to 120.

"A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years"
#Japan #Birds #Animals

A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years
A new study has revealed the small, identical, olive-green songbirds found on two Japanese islands are actually two distinct species.

"Sawfish in Sri Lanka may be ‘functionally extinct,’ but refuges remain"
#SriLanka #Sawfish #Animals

Sawfish in Sri Lanka may be 'functionally extinct,' but refuges remain
The sawfish is now thought to be “functionally extinct” in Sri Lankan waters. This means that while a few individuals may still exist, their numbers are likely too low for a viable breeding population.

"Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB"
#Birds #Animals #BirdFeeders

"Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines"
#Birds #Animals #WindTurbines

How many birds die from wind turbines? Surprising findings
Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.

"24 new species found in ocean zone eyed for battery metals mining"
#Oceans #Animals
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24 new species found in ocean zone eyed for battery metals mining
Researchers pulled 24 tiny new creatures from a deep abyss in the central Pacific Ocean, some with long, spindly legs and others with more squat, compact bodies. Some appeared to feed on the sediment itself, while others had large claws suggesting they prey on other creatures living in the mud. The discoveries, published in ZooKeys, […]

"King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news"
#Penguins #Animals #Climate

King penguins are a rare species adapting well to climate change
“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

"Hedgehogs can hear high‑frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them"
#Hedgehogs #Animals

Hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them
Millions of hedgehogs die as they cross the roads, but a discovery is paving the way for a warning that might stop them crossing at dangerous times.

"24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected"
#Animals #Nature
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24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected | The Optimist Daily
In Poland, 16 scientists gave 24 deep-sea creatures their first formal identities. Until now, none of them could legally be discussed, conserved, or protected.

"How saving birds protects the planet: Interview with author Scott Weidensaul"
#Birds #Animals

How saving birds protects the planet: Interview with author Scott Weidensaul
Best-selling author Scott Weidensaul’s new book is a celebration of species recovery efforts led by scientists, conservationists, and Indigenous communities around the world, beginning with the successful rebound of the American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), a large and charismatic shorebird which had been declining for decades, until people made a plan and the birds responded. But […]

"24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected"
#Animals #Conservation

24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected | The Optimist Daily
In Poland, 16 scientists gave 24 deep-sea creatures their first formal identities. Until now, none of them could legally be discussed, conserved, or protected.

"A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat"
#Animals #Whales

A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat
23 North Atlantic right whales were born this year, the most since 2009 but it's still short of the 50 births per year needed to save the critically endangered species.

"Camera traps take first photos of rare island antelope on Zanzibar "
#Zanzibar #Animals

Camera traps take first photos of rare island antelope on Zanzibar 
Camera traps capture the first images in decades of the elusive Pemba blue duiker in Ngezi Nature Forest Reserve, offering rare evidence of the tiny antelope’s survival and boosting hopes for conservation.

"Protecting pollinating insects could improve diets and livelihoods worldwide – new study"
#Insects #Animals

Protecting pollinating insects could improve diets and livelihoods worldwide – new study
Pollinators support our nutritional health and are critical for crops of fruit, vegetables and beans.

"Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus"
#Panama #Frogs #Animals

Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus | The Optimist Daily
After 17 years in captivity, Panama’s golden frogs are being reintroduced to the wild following devastating losses from chytrid fungus.

"Help a toad across the road – and five more ways to save these endangered amphibians"
#Amphibians #Toads #Animals

"Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success"
#Animals #Conservation

"Spain’s donkey brigade has kept Doñana fire-free for nine years"
#Spain #Donkeys #Animals #Environment

Spain’s donkey brigade has kept Doñana fire-free for nine years | The Optimist Daily
Spain burned nearly one million hectares in 2025. In one national park, the solution has been 18 rescued donkeys, working for nine years running.

"Once lost, now found: Five “missing” bird species rediscovered in 2025, offering hope"
#Birds #Animals

Once lost, now found: Five "missing" bird species rediscovered in 2025, offering hope
Five “missing” bird species — not seen, heard or documented in the wild for a decade or more — were “found” in 2025, according to the 2026 annual update to the Lost Birds List. It’s a tally of species that haven’t been photographed, recorded or their genetic footprint detected for more than a decade. Another […]

"Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Dartford #Animals

"New species discovered in Cambodia’s rare rocky ecosystems"
#Cambodia #Animals
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New species discovered in Cambodia’s rare rocky ecosystems
Scientists have discovered at least 11 new species in the caves and rocky outcroppings of northern Cambodia’s Battambang and Stung Treng provinces. The findings were compiled into a new biodiversity report. Seven new species have already been formally described and another four are in the process. To map the biodiversity in the nation’s karst ecosystems, […]

"DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case"
#Zimbabwe #Lions #Animals

DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case
A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed DNA collected from parts seized by authorities and matched it with a radio-collared lion that was killed two years ago. This conviction was historic: It’s the […]

"This bird is disappearing from Indonesia’s forests for its song"
#Indonesia #Birds #Animals

This bird is disappearing from Indonesia's forests for its song
The rising popularity of songbird singing competitions in Indonesia has led to the dramatic decline of the white-rumped shama, a bird known locally as murai batu. Mongabay Indonesia video contributor Rizky Maulana Yanuar recently reported that keeping such birds is deeply rooted in local culture. In Javanese society, a man is considered to be successful […]

"’They know they’re safe’: 1,500 beagle dogs start new lives after being rescued from research lab"
#Dogs #Animals

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission
The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

"Cocaine exposure drives salmon to alter movements"
#Fish #Animals #Environment

Cocaine exposure drives salmon to alter movements
Young Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine and its breakdown product, benzoylecgonine, swim farther and more widely in the wild, a new study shows. This behavioral change can put them in risky situations, researchers say. “[T]he effects of illicit drug pollution on aquatic wildlife is not just a laboratory finding — it can measurably alter wildlife […]

"Inside the fight to save the little-known Galšpagos petrel"
#Galapagos #Animals #Birds

Inside the fight to save the little-known Galápagos petrel
Critically endangered Galápagos petrels spend much of their life at sea, but as they return to breed in the only place they call home, a litany of threats awaits. Over the last 60 years, in particular until the 1980s, the population of the Galápagos petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) declined significantly, with only 15,000 individuals remaining today, […]

"Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study"
#Whales #Animals

Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study
Older male whales are more successful at mating than their younger rivals because they are better singers, suggests new research.

"Migratory bird numbers fall in Britain despite last year’s warm spring"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals